Travel insurance expert urges Brits to “buy cover now” after International Energy Agency declares Europe has ‘maybe six weeks’ of jet fuel left
As tensions in the Middle East continue, and the Head of the International Energy Agency cautions that Europe could soon run low on jet fuel, insurance experts are urging Brits to check they have appropriate travel cover in place should the shortage impact air travel.
Rhys Jones, travel insurance expert at Go.Compare travel explains: “The suggestion that jet fuel supplies could tighten in the coming weeks highlights how quickly travel plans can be disrupted by global events. Having suitable insurance in place as soon as you book can make a significant difference if circumstances change. So, if you’re worried about your summer holiday being affected by the conflict, it’s not too late to get a policy in place and give you peace of mind.”
Travel insurance provides far broader protection than just medical cover and lost belongings. If you need to cancel a trip due to bereavement, a deterioration in health or similar circumstances, it can help mitigate the financial impact. And if external factors lead to cancellations or disruption to your holiday, it may help you recover some of the associated costs.
For those with annual policies, Rhys also suggests checking that your destination is covered by your policy: “It’s easy to assume an annual policy covers every trip and country, but insurers typically group countries into regions, and higher-cost areas may require an upgraded level of cover. Because of higher and more complex healthcare costs, some policies exclude destinations such as the USA, Canada or parts of the Caribbean unless additional cover is purchased. Taking the time to check could prevent costly surprises.”
Annual policyholders should also review:
- Length-of-stay limits, as many policies restrict individual trips to 30 or 45 days
- Whether winter sports or specialist activities are included, as these are often optional extras
- Cruise cover, which is usually required for sea-based holidays
- Policy details before departure, to avoid unexpected gaps in protection
To find out more about cancellation cover on travel insurance, visit here.
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Rubie Barker
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